Packaging Engineer: Design & Optimize Sustainable Solutions

PE Global (UK); Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is recruiting a Packaging Engineer for a leading global manufacturing organisation in Stockton to design robust, cost-effective packaging solutions that support safety and quality.

You will lead packaging design, liaise with suppliers, review materials, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with the packaging development process. The 12-month contract offers exposure to global supply chains and occasional supplier visits to the Desford facility.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in industrial packaging / material handling equipment context.
• Proficient with 3D CAD for design reviews.
• Strong communication across all levels and collaboration.
• Demonstrable project leadership experience.
• Proactive mindset with continuous improvement focus.
• Balance cost, performance and sustainability in solutions.
• Familiarity with global supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and optimisation of packaging solutions for a wide range of products, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Provide detailed packaging guidance and specifications to suppliers.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers, logistics providers and cross-functional teams to define packaging requirements and ensure successful implementation.
• Follow procedures for approving all packaging for a specific product line.
• Drive solutions that minimise the risk of transportation damage.
• Evaluate packaging materials, automation technologies and machinery, and report results regularly.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on damage reduction and safety, using root cause analysis and risk-based decision making.
• Adhere to the packaging development process and assist in executing key packaging phases.
• Support supplier visits and travel to the company’s Desford facility for occasional training purposes.

Skills

Packaging design

3D CAD

Project management

Supplier liaison

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost optimization

Sustainability

Global supply chains

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

PE Global is recruiting a Packaging Engineer for a leading global manufacturing organisation in Stockton to design robust, cost-effective packaging solutions that support safety and quality.

You will lead packaging design, liaise with suppliers, review materials, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with the packaging development process. The 12-month contract offers exposure to global supply chains and occasional supplier visits to the Desford facility.